Seiwa

In the second hall of Kaipingwei Commander Si Ertang, the eunuch Sanbao, who was wearing a blue sunflower chest and back shirt and black Futou, said to the governor Song Zhong who was sitting on it with a smile on his face: "My lord has heard the name of the governor for a long time, and I know that the governor is ordered Guarding the border, so I want to see you."

"Don't dare." Song Zhong also said with a smile: "Your Highness loves you so much, Song Zhong is ashamed and dare not take it."

"You deserve it." Sanbao continued: "The prince is still in the mansion, but he still cares about the court. A loyal and patriotic person like the governor of the Song Dynasty, the prince admires him the most. He often speaks in the mansion that the governor is a great talent."

Song Zhong laughed dryly, picked up the teacup, feeling tense in his heart.

Sanbao is not in a hurry, the lord is here to say, Song Zhong must either tear himself apart completely, or obediently go to Peiping to see the lord.

As long as the emperor did not decree to cut off the title of King Yan, the prince would still be ordered by the late emperor to control the frontier troops.In the army, the lord's orders cannot be easily disobeyed, so Song Zhong should not try to play tricks again.

Even if everyone in the world knows that the imperial court is going to attack the vassal king, and the emperor's face is almost lost, he still has to save face. Who makes him the emperor?

This is what the Buddha in the palace said.

Sanbao deeply agrees.

No matter how reluctant Song Zhong was, no matter how worried he was, King Yan personally sent someone to the door, and he couldn't forcefully sweep the other party's face.Otherwise, I am afraid that the eunuch will come next time.

Before the imperial court dispatched a large army, with his current strength, he could not fight against King Yan at all.

The guards brought from the south were not used to the weather in the frontier fortress, and many fell ill.Yanshanwei always has some scruples about using his strength.The transfer of frontier troops from the frontier guards was a decision made by Song Dudu after discussing with several commanders under him.

Once the frontier army was good at fighting, even the Tartars fled.Secondly, compared to the guards of the King of Yan who were born hardcore, the frontier army is more reliable.After all, the frontier army was paid by the imperial court, and the Yanshan guards were equivalent to King Yan's private army.

It was a good idea, but when the frontier army was transferred, Song Dudu also encountered some troubles, such as the command of the guard, the lack of cooperation between Tongzhi and Qianshi.There is no obvious opposition to him, just using a procrastination tactic is enough to give him a headache.

Want cavalry?Okay, no problem, but the saddles for the horses still need to be ready, please wait a few days for the governor.

Want musketeers?No problem!It's just that in the past few months, the Tartars have repeatedly violated the border, and some of the firecrackers have been damaged, and the consumption of gunpowder is also extremely high.Gunpowder is controlled by the imperial court, and guards are not allowed to make it privately.For the soldiers, the governor will use them first, and the firecrackers and gunpowder will be reissued by the court.

Want a lot of pawns?Success!But there is one thing, the pawns were transferred away, and the military rations asked the governor to solve part of it himself.The court's sea ships transporting grain from the south will not arrive until at least six months later.The frontier army quota has been reduced, and it is too late to go to the original place to make up, so Yu Ding and Tiehu in the guard can only be on top.There are more people guarding the city, fewer people are farming, and there is not enough food to eat. Governor, can you be considerate?

Commander Xu fled in the name of dispatching frontier troops, and Tong Zhi of the Weisuo also fled on the pretext of various official duties.The remaining four commanders, headed by Zhao Zheng, put on smiling faces all day long, like four balls of dough that were left to be kneaded. Song Dudu agreed to everything he said, but did not do practical things.

pursue?They didn't say to disobey the governor's military order, but the situation necessitated a delay of one or two days, so it couldn't be like the military stick to Shen Xuan, right?

In front of the governor of the first rank, the commander of the fourth rank is not enough to look at at all, but it is not an easy task to deal with the command and envoy of four frontier guards at one time.

Song Dudu wants to carry out work in Kaipingwei and improve work efficiency, not to mention difficult, it is even more difficult.But at this time, King Yan sent someone to deliver an oral order to see him.

Can't bear it?Unless the king of Yan ascends to the top now and plays the banner of rebellion.

is it possible?

In the end, Song Zhong had no choice but to let go, gritted his teeth and said, "The governor will go to Beiping to meet King Yan in person in a few days."

Satisfied, Sanbao boasted with a smile all over his face. As an eunuch, he must be proficient in this job.In addition to flattery, many traps were planted in the words. If the King of Yan really wanted to take advantage of this, he could only dispatch border troops to damage the border defense, and Song Zhong would be dealt with.

Zhao Qianshi, who was sitting by the side, thought to himself that he deserved to be the servant beside King Yan.Perhaps, he should immediately collect the black materials of Song Zhong and others, and bring them back to Peiping for Ma Tingshi.

The blacklist also needs to be based on facts.Zhao Qianshi is only half acquainted, and needs to continue to hone to improve.

After solving Song Zhong's problem, Sanbao and his party did not stay at the Commander of the Guards, but instead went to the Qianhu Office in Xicheng.

Shen Qianhu is the unicorn in the prince's mouth, and the relationship must be good.

"Liu Shengshou, please treat Shen Qianhu carefully later, thank you in advance from our family."

"The old man should do his best."

As a doctor enshrined in King Yan's Mansion, Doctor Liu is quite confident in his medical skills, but after examining Shen Qianhu's pulse, seeing his wounds, and understanding how he uses medicines, Doctor Liu is not calm.

"This medicine," Dr. Liu picked up the pill that Shen Xuan had been taking, his face was full of excitement, "Could it be made by the Imperial Physician Zhao back then?"

Shen Xuan nodded, "Exactly."

"Since Imperial Physician Zhao is here, this old man is really a gangster." Dr. Liu carefully placed the porcelain bottle containing the pills on the table, "Ma listen to the matter, with Imperial Physician Zhao here, there is no need to worry about Shen Qianhu's injury."

"really?"

"Naturally! Not to mention ten army sticks, but dozens of army sticks. As long as Shen Qianhu is still alive, Imperial Doctor Zhao will be able to pull him back from the Palace of the King of Hell!"

Shen Xuan: "..."

Sanbao: "..."

That's a good word, right?But in my ears, why is it so wrong?

Knowing that Dr. Zhao came to Baihu Clinic for consultation today, Dr. Liu picked up the medicine box and was about to go there excitedly.Sanbao hurriedly ordered the two fire fighters to follow carefully, and as soon as he finished speaking, Dr. Liu disappeared.

Shen Qianhu and Sanbao were relatively speechless again.

Old and strong?Not quite right.

Old or not?Even more wrong.

old what?

Sanbao laughed dryly, "Qianhu, Liu Shengshou is free and easy, and he has always been like this in the palace."

"Ms. Shen understands."

Seeing that Shen Xuan really didn't care, San Bao went on to say: "The lord asked our family to send a message to Qianhu. The lord knows what happened before, and he must not let Qianhu suffer this grievance in vain."

"My lord loves me so much, I can't repay you!"

"My lord regards Qianhu as his nephew, please don't say such a thing about Qianhu, that's a way of letting down your lord's wishes." After a pause, the subject changed, "Qianhu has a Baihu surnamed Meng under his command? "

"Indeed."

Sanbao smiled and said: "The name of Meng Baihu's loyalty has been passed down to the ears of the prince. I don't know where Meng Baihu is now? Our family also wants to meet."

Hearing Sanbao's words, Shen Xuan picked up the porcelain bottle that Dr. Liu had placed on the table, and stroked the body of the bottle. There was not much emotion on his face, but his black eyes became deeper and deeper.

"Thousands?"

After a while, Shen Xuan put away the porcelain vase and said, "Come here!"

In the third wing, Meng Qinghe, who was holding a bowl of hot soup, almost choked when he heard the message from someone.

"The person sent by King Yan wants to see me?"

Little Xiami, can you finally jump up?

Meng Qinghe quickly tidied up the military officer's uniform, followed the commander to the second hall, first saluted Shen Qianhu, and then turned his gaze to San Bao who was sitting beside him.

The clothes are the same as those worn by Wang Tingshi, eunuch?

Seeing Meng Qinghe for the first time, San Bao couldn't help being a little surprised.In my impression, someone who dares to speak out and contradict the command, even if he is not a burly man, should not be like this, right?Can such a body really withstand the cold wind in the frontier fortress?

No matter how surprised you are, you can't show it on your face, otherwise it will be like sweeping Shen Qianhu's face.

"But Meng Baihu is now? Our family's three guarantors are in charge of King Yan's mansion and serve by King Yan's side."

Three guarantees?

eunuch?

Yan Wangfu?

Meng Qinghe was clever, with burning eyes, not only San Bao, but even Shen Xuan felt that something was wrong.

"Why do hundreds of households look at our family like this?"

"Dare to ask, but the surname is Zheng?"

"Our family name is Ma."

Surname Ma?Thinking about it carefully, it seems that Zheng He's real surname is Ma?

"Humble job and boldness, the horse listens to things and is cute and good at sailing?"

Sanbao was stunned by the question. The Emperor Daxing had ordered that, except for sea-going ships transporting grain, the imperial court had to allow no boards to go into the sea.After the canal was dredged, the number of ships transporting grain has decreased.He is just a royal eunuch who likes sailing?Did Song Zhong's army stick hit Meng Baihu's head?

"Why did Meng Baihu say that?"

"Curiosity, curiosity for a while." Meng Qinghe sneered, "I ask Ma to listen to the matter and forgive me."

"Meng Baihu is serious." Sanbao laughed, "Our family has never been on a sea boat. Our family has had a problem since childhood, seasickness."

seasick?

The great navigator of the Ming Dynasty led the fleet to shock the nations. Zheng He, who made seven voyages to the West, got seasick?

Meng Qinghe suddenly felt that this world was very mysterious.

However, things like crossing can happen, navigators get seasick, it doesn't seem so... unacceptable?

"Ma Tingshi," Meng Qinghe endured for a while, but he couldn't hold back, "Seasickness is not a disease. If you work hard, you can still overcome it."

The expressions are very sincere, the tone is very sincere, and the actions are in place.

That is, the occasion is not right.

Sanbao: "..." The baton really fell on Meng Baihu's head, right?

Shen Xuan turned her head silently, her shoulders trembled suspiciously twice.

We must admire Sanbao's professionalism and professional standards. Even if he was confused by Meng Qinghe's few words and suspected that the other party's head was hit with a stick, he still did not forget to tell the other party Yan Wang's words of encouragement.

Meng Baihu was not really confused, and immediately wiped away his tears, weeping with gratitude, wishing he could bow down and die.He patted his chest to express his determination again, as if he hadn't grasped the strength well, and pulled the injury on his back, his face suddenly turned pale.

"Meng Baihu is really a loyal man!"

Sanbao sighed, Meng Qinghe paled, and beat himself twice more cruelly, almost knocking out his lungs. 99 steps have been taken, not missing the last step, the performance must be in place!

Shen Qianhu was silent again, turned his head, and shook his shoulders.

That night, Sanbao and his party stayed at the Qianhu Office in Xicheng.

Meng Qinghe took a few drawings and walked to the door of the wing room where Shen Xuan worked.

I wanted to make a finished product first, but Gao Fu went to the miscellaneous bureau several times but was rejected.Meng Qinghe's best thing to do is to not use iron but wood, and make a model and make it out of the assembly, right?

The ambassador of the Miscellaneous Manufacturing Bureau still flatly refused, absolutely not with weapons!Not even wood!

It doesn't matter if you earn some extra money, but when it comes to principled issues that may violate the court's laws, the ambassador of the Miscellaneous Manufacturing Bureau sticks to the bottom line, and it is considered polite not to report Meng Baihu and Gao Zongqi.

Helpless, Meng Qinghe could only let Gao Fu go back temporarily, racking his brains to redraw the drawings.

What he wants to make this time is different from simple wooden thorns, and requires professional craftsmen to do it.If he didn't only know the appearance but not the internal structure, he would never let Gao Fu feel ashamed.

It is impossible to take out the finished product, so we can only send the drawings directly, hoping that Shen Qianhu can see the pearl with his eyes.

It was getting late, and the lights were already lit in the wing room.

Meng Qinghe took a deep breath and clenched the few blueprints in his hands.

The army stick was beaten, the name certificate was handed over, and the name was registered in front of King Yan.Shen Xuan must be made to think that he is useful and useful.It is impossible to be successful without taking any risks.

In the wing room, Shen Xuan changed into a blue casual dress, without a hairpin, and his black hair was loosely tied with a silk ribbon, draped over his shoulders like black silk, and the ends of his hair seemed to be wet with moisture.

It was the first time Meng Qinghe saw Shen Xuan like this.

The beauty under the lamp is as bright as a jade.

Indeed, it is indescribably amazing.

Biting his lip, Meng Qinghe knelt down on one knee, "Biaoxia has met Qianhu."

Shen Xuan put down his pen, his black eyes swept across the top of Meng Qinghe's hair, with an inexplicable meaning, "Get up."

"Thank you Qianhu!"

Meng Qinghe stood up and sent the blueprint without any nonsense, "Qianhu, please have a look."

Shen Xuan raised one eyebrow, took the blueprint, and just glanced at it, his expression changed.

A firearm that looks like a blunderbuss but resembles a cannon stands out on paper.

The two steel claws are firmly nailed to the ground, resembling a crouching tiger.

"This is?"

"Back to Qianhu, this is a cannon named Tiger Crouching."

Beiping, inside the Palace of King Yan

Zhu Di looked at the secret letter sent from the capital and smiled coldly.

A child with a yellow mouth, an incompetent scholar, what can he do?

In the Wenhua Hall in Nanjing City, the young Emperor Jianwen sat behind the case, looking at the memorial sent from Beiping, he lost his mind for a while.

King Yan is going to Beijing?

is it possible?

He turned his attention to Qi Tai, Huang Zicheng and others standing in the hall. In the past, they mentioned that the vassal kings were all great talents, and they seemed to be able to determine the country with a snap of their fingers, but today they all lost their voices and remained silent.

Emperor Jianwen suddenly felt a bit of coldness. He came from Shuobei, bringing with him the wind and snow from the frontier fortress, as if it could freeze the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty and the entire city of Nanjing.